Tuesday, January 29, 2013

STANDARD CHARTERED KL MARATHON 2013



Thats my favorite road race in town - The Standard Chartered KL Marathon (SCKLM) is back for the 5th consecutive years to be held on 30 June 2013. Yes, and I termed this as my 3-in-1 road race: Makan-thon, Shoppa-thon & Marathon.

Online Registration will officially open at 6.00pm on 30 January 2013. Get ready, Get Set and Click at
http://www.kl-marathon.com


You may also get update from
http://www.facebook.com/SCKLmarathon

What I like most about this event is the organiser has make every effort to increase the participation of Full marathoners from less than 2,000 participants in 2009 to 3,168 marathoners in 2012. That is an increased of more than 60% in 4 years!

Other prominent features of this iconic marathon is running through the challenging route, the beautiful and historical landmarks around the city of Kuala Lumpur. This is where I always take the opportunity to 'shop & eat' as I reached Jalan Bukit Bintang and Jalan Ipoh which is between km20 to km33.

Thereafter is the ever famous km36 'Kedai Runcit' (Grocery shop) operated by the FMVs (Full Marathon Virgins) running group and the LYN Runners headed by Choi Chik Choy joined them in 2012. Credit must also be given to the organiser for the well-managed water stations and sponging stations at every 2km to 3km along the entire stretch of the running route.

Following the overwhelming response received in 2012, the organiser is looking forward to increase the 2013 participation to 30,000 runners from around the world. Last year, registration closed 6 weeks ahead of the deadline. So, get ready to secure a slot early to avoid disappointment as SCKLM is definitely THE race that all of us are proud to be associated with.

The Standard Chartered KL Marathon is once again made possible by title sponsors Standard Chartered Bank in partnership with the event owner and organiser Dirigo Events, and co-organiser Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL) and the Ministry of Youth and Sports.

Thursday, January 24, 2013

MY SHOPPING LIST FOR 2013

Its time to start writing here again. Lets start off the year 2013 with my shopping list. Prices have been shooting high the last 2 years. 'Shopping' and Makanton have been quite exhausting and no longer therapeutic as before. Oh . .. .  and the 'environment' is getting complicated each day. So, I got to be careful and selective. Only buying what I Need and NOT what I Want. Here's my shopping list and hope I managed to put them all safely in the cart.

Dragon Back Run, 10km - Purchased!

KL - Maran Walk 204km - In the cart

Twilight Ultra Challenge, Singapore (16 hours) - Paid and awaiting delivery

Malaysia Women Marathon, 42Km - Won a Lucky Draw and awaiting delivery

Orang Asli Trail Run - Pending

Pisang Relay Run - Pending

StanChart Kuala Lumpur Marathon (SCKLM), 42Km - Awaiting Product Launch

Songkhla Marathon, 42Km - Awaiting Product Launch




ROAD RACES FOR 2013

Its time to plan and train . . . . .


JAN


6

Multi-Purpose Run
20

Dragon Back Run


FTAAA-Milo Cross Country
FEB


3

Melawati 10KM Run
17

Chap Ayam Relay (TBC)
MAR


3

Brooks Half Marathon


Nuang Trail Challenge
10

PACM X-Trail Run
17

Malakoff Run (Penang)


KEC 10KM Unity Run
23

Avon Charity Walk
24

KL-Maran Walk
31

Makna Founder's Run
APR


7

Malaysia Women Marathon
14

Orang Asli Trail Run


KL Road Race 10KM
28

Bidor Half Marathon


Kidney Run
MAY


3

Borneo International Marathon
12

Pisang Relay
JUN


2

Mizuno Wave Run (TBC)
30

Standard Chartered KL Marathon
JULY


7

Intermark Towerthon Run (TBC)


NTV Feel Good Run
AUG


25

Men's Health & Shape Night Run
SEPT


10

Rat Race
22

Tesco Walk
29

Nestle Walk
OCT


6

PINK Charity Run (TBC)
13

Larian Bersama Warga Emas PJ
19

BSN Putrajaya Night Marathon